Boo at the Zoo returns to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo for five full weekends of Halloween-themed family entertainment and activities. Attractions and activities embrace the spirit of the season while highlighting wildlife and conservation.

Children 12 and under wearing a Halloween costume will receive free general admission with one paid adult general admission. All Boo at the Zoo activities are included with the price of general admission with the exception of the hayride and haunted mansion.. The Creepy Hollows Hayride and the Haunting at Habitat Mansion walk-through adventure are included with the purchase of a Total Experience Ticket.

Guests are encouraged to visit www.bronxzoo.com for a complete schedule of keeper chats, animal enrichment sessions, and family activities.

Want more great Halloween fun?

Ascarium: A Pirate Adventure, brings a new thematic to the NY Aquarium as a part of this season’s Halloween celebration. A range of pirate themed, kid-friendly, not so scary experiences will be part of this year’s festivities to continue the tradition of providing Brooklyn and area families with a great destination for their Halloween celebration.

Ascarium combines the fun of this iconic holiday with the NY Aquarium’s mission of connecting people to wildlife. Ascarium will run weekends in October (October 20-21 and 27-28). ONLY TWO WEEKENDS LEFT!

This year’s activities will include: ·

Haunted Seafari; The Tragic Tale of Captain Paul Looter·

Pirate School! ·

Musical Performance ·

The Sea Gypsies: Dancing Pirate Gypsies·

Spooky Pirate Storytelling, Mindreading and Juggling·

Astounding Pirate Feats·

Pirate Tales·

Pirate Games of Skill·

Discover Creatures of the Deep ·

Pirate Crafts·

4-D Theater - Curse of Skull Rock·

Treat Stations

Guests are encouraged to visit www.nyaquarium.com for a complete schedule shows and family activities.

Disclosure: My blog is participating in a program for the Bronx Zoo/NY Aquarium. As a part of this program we have received merchandise for placement of this post related to programming.